The Mets are riding high after a dominant sweep of the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field, and now all eyes turn to Queens for the highly anticipated Subway Series against the Yankees this weekend. Fresh off a five-home-run outburst—including A.J. Ewing's first major league homer, a 405-foot blast—the Amazins' are brimming with confidence. Ewing, just 21 years old, has a secret weapon off the field: he plays guitar to clear his mind between games.

But the sweep came with some sobering injury news. Francisco Lindor's calf is showing signs of healing, but there's still no timeline for his return. Meanwhile, Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery that will likely sideline him until mid-July, leaving fans to wonder if he'll ever reach the star potential many predicted.

This weekend's Subway Series is a three-network affair: Friday night on Apple TV+, Saturday on FOX, and Sunday's finale back on SNY. With a potential LIRR strike looming, the Mets have added a shuttle line to help fans get to the ballpark. And if you need a deeper dive, Tim Britton and Will Sammon have sparked a debate over which young pitcher is better—Cam Schlittler or Nolan McLean—while Britton also assembled an all-time All-Subway Series team.

Yesterday's festivities included a celebration of Willie Mays' debut with the club, with Mets legend Cleon Jones in attendance. As the Yankees roll into town, you'll hear plenty about Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, both of whom pitched in The Bronx last year. Newsday even caught up with Long Island fans sporting elaborate team-inspired tattoos.

David Lennon sums it up best: the Mets need to sweep the struggling Yankees to prove they're truly back. With the bats hot and the energy high, this weekend could be a defining moment for the season.